History shows that a change of leader in Russia has almost always been accompanied not by civil strife, but by liberalization. When President Vladimir Putin leaves office—however that happens—we will enter the post-Putin era. Much about this next period in Russian history is uncertain, and many fear what it could …
Read More »Petkovic: We have confirmed statements and other evidence of the brutal murder of Serbs in Banja Luka
Serbian Government Office for Kosovo and Metohija Director Petar Petkovic said EULEX did not participate in the Kosovo Police investigation only because the KP wanted to hide certain evidence and to hide the truth — that Serbs were murdered in cold blood, torture and brutality by the KP. “This should …
Read More »The Artificially Manufactured “Ethnic Cleansing” Of Karabakh Is A Political Ploy By The Diaspora
The large-scale outflow of Armenian Christians from Karabakh, which is due to the diaspora manipulating emotionally vulnerable people into leaving Azerbaijan by scaremongering about their safety, could soon shake up domestic Armenian politics. The anti-Russian pro-Western faction is expected to lead a Color Revolution at the behest of their patrons, …
Read More »Turkey’s European Goals: Prospects and Impediments as Seen From Brussels
Summary:Turkey is pursuing an increasingly autonomous foreign policy while consolidating its centralized system of government. Amid a changing global order, Ankara will need to balance its geopolitical ambitions with its core economic interests and relations with the West. In rather bold fashion, Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stole the show …
Read More »Ursula von der Leyen’s Three Tiers of Challenges
These days, the gossip in Brussels is focused on whether Ursula von der Leyen will get another mandate as European Commission president in 2024. Under her four years of leadership, the EU has embarked on major transitions: toward a green and digital economy, building up its security and defense, laying …
Read More »The EU and Azerbaijan: Time to Talk Tough
By launching a military offensive in Nagorny Karabakh, President Aliyev forfeited the trust of Europeans. Azerbaijan’s status as a transport hub cannot be a reason for the EU to go soft on Baku. The events of the last week are triggering a debate on the need for a deep reset …
Read More »The EU’s Eastern Enlargement and Differentiated Democracy Support
Summary:Russia’s war of aggression has brought Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia closer to EU membership. To play an effective role in the democratization of these three countries, the EU needs a differentiated approach based on the political dynamics of each state. Russia’s war against Ukraine has brought the EU enlargement question …
Read More »Zarko Korac: Banja is a complete collapse of Vucic’s policy in Kosovo
The armed conflict in Banjska is a complete collapse of Vucic’s policy in Kosovo, Zarko Korac said in the broadcast “Behind the News” of TV N1. Vucic, according to him, probably does not bear the blame for this event, but bears responsibility. Zarko Korac, former Deputy Prime Minister of Serbia …
Read More »Nato is weakening America
Nearly three quarters of a century after Nato’s founding, Britain has slid down its league table of political and military power: from a near-peer ally of the United States to more or less open vassalage. To witness the conquered mindset of the British establishment, one need only read a recent …
Read More »Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s Statements At The General Debate At The 78th Session Of The UN General Assembly, New York, September 23, 2023
In his notably anti-West speech at the General Debate at the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly on September 23, 2023, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov quoted Russian President Putin as saying that the West is an empire of lies and stressed that a new world order is being …
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